SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support Location: Weymouth, Dorset Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed in education? Do you want to make a genuine difference in a student’s day-to-day school experience? We are working with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Weymouth seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil, helping them access learning and thrive within the classroom environment. This is a rewarding role where you will build a positive relationship with a student and support both their academic progress and personal development. Key Responsibilities: - Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil to help them access the curriculum - Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual needs - Support with personal care where required, maintaining dignity and respect at all times - Work closely with class teachers and SEN staff to implement effective support strategies - Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in learning - Monitor and record progress, feeding back to the wider school team About You: Is patient, compassionate, and committed to supporting young people - Is comfortable providing personal care support when needed - Can build positive relationships and act as a consistent, supportive presence - Is adaptable, proactive, and able to use initiative - Has experience in education, care, or support work (desirable but not essential) - Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - Holds (or is willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check Why Join Us? - Competitive daily pay - Full-time, consistent hours - Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on a young person’s life - Supportive school environment with ongoing guidance - Access to training and professional development Start Date: September Contract Type: Full-time, 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £92 – £97 per day This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to start or develop a career in education, SEND support, or pastoral care within a secondary school setting. Apply now and take the first step towards making a real difference this September.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sarah Guest&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6010</strong></strong>